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  1. phillip55

    MES Internal temp sensor

    Do you clean your smoker after use? If not, try cleaning the built-in probes on the back wall (my 1,200 watt 40" has two). They may be covered with crud not allowing an accurate temperature reading. Just a thought. Phillip.
  2. phillip55

    Newbie question..MES not smokey enough?

    The extra piece of metal is supposed to go under the element, not on top of it. Adjust the vent for the amount of smoke that you want. In my experience though, if it is opened too far you will get the bitter billowing white smoke that you don't want. If the vent is opened all the way you will...
  3. phillip55

    First 3-2-1 ribs in the MES

    Same here, for ribs I only add chips twice.
  4. phillip55

    First 3-2-1 ribs in the MES

    Do you have the older 800 watt MES or the new 1200 watt model? I have the 1200 watt and leave the vent closed also. The first smoke I did I left the vent opened and it seems on the new model the burner stays on too much and you get the nasty white bitter smoke. The second smoke I closed the...
  5. phillip55

    Hey Guys from Upstate, SC.

    Hey Everyone, New guy here from Upstate, SC. Just bought the New Masterbuilt Electric Smoker at Sam's Club. Fairly new to smoking although I do have one of the original PK Grills I experminted on from time to time. I'm just going to be hanging out and trying to learn some things from the...
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